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Morning Dally (Founded in tun) Authorised an second Cllln Mall, Pun Oﬂlco Department, Ottawa.

The ll|llll| i-uurdiun tubllnhing fn. Editor and Managing Ulrrriol‘, J. R. Burnett. Associate Editor, l-‘rlnk Walker.

{The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink"

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SATURDAY. NOV. 26, 1949

Egg Producers Worried

The Canadian Poultry Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have joined in urging adoption by the Dominion Government of floor prices for eggs if a new egg contract with Britain is not obtain- ed. 'l‘his is a matter of considerable im- portance t0 this agricultural Province, where the annual cash income from eggs in recent years has been well over $1,500,000.

Commenting on the loss of the United Kingdom market for Canadian eggs forecast by Sir Stafford Cripps, the Ottawa Citizen recalls that before the war Canada normal- ly shipped only a million dozen to Britain a year. During the war the figure ran around 100 million, including dried eggs. it takes three dozen eggs to provide a pound of dried eggs. This year Canada shipped to the United Kingdom 17 million dozen of storage eggs, or 2,500,000 dozen less than the maximum provided by the contract. Dried eggs are still being shipped, and will be the equivalent of 20 million dozen. The price was 52' -_» cents. About a million dozen were exported to United States.

Egg production in Canada this year is estimated at 360 million dozen. Thus it will be seen Canadians consume almost nine times as many eggs as they export. But if the surplus could not be exported, it might well cause a glut that would mean severe losses to Canadian producers. Lower prices would increase domestic consumption. Eggs got down once during the year to around 55 cents retail, and also moved up to 75 cents. Experts figure that housewives reduce their purchases when the price goes up to 75 cents but buy their normal requirements at around 6O cents.

The production of eggs next year should be higher than this, for chick hatchings were greater last spring than in 1948. The bulk of the eggs still come from the mixed farms rather than from the specialized chicken farms. With the steady prices that have prevailed for several years, how- ever, the man immixed farming gives his poultry more. care and regards egg produc- tion as an important source of income in- stead of a. sideline to be neglected.

So the thousands of Canadians who raise hens will hope Sir Stafford’s forecast is wrong and that Agriculture Minister Gar-

' diner will be able to negotiate another egg

contract to take the place of the one that terminates on Dec. 31. Failing this, the Government will be expected to give seri- ous consideration to the request for a floor price.

‘ Midnight Snacks At San

The Canada Gazette is not. notable for the human interest of its columns, being chieﬂy devoted to the publication of long lists of legal notices, appointments, letters patent and bankruptcies, but this week's edi- tion contained an item to cheer the heart of seagoing men of the Navy, and to bring some comfort to their dear ones ashore. It is headed. “Extra and Special Issue of Pro- visions“. and provides the wherewithal for a tasty snack for men going on and coming off watch at midnight or four in the morn- ing at sea. As the order puts it, the ad- ditional ration may be issued to each officer and man going on or coming off the Mid- dle and Morning Watches at sea, but in no case to be issued to the same officer or man both going on and coming off watch. The Naval Secretary must have had peculiar satisfaction in putting his signature to that amendment to the King's Regulations for the Government of His Majesty's Canadian Naval Service. ‘

Christmas Buying

After a careful survey the Financial Post comes up with the information that supplies and variety of goods will be better this Christmas season than last year. More im- ported goods will be available and also a bigger range and larger quantities of Cana- dian-made goods. The prediction is that prices will be practically unchanged from last year with some levelling off in a few cases.

In anticipation of a good season, aided by the increased availability and a variety of goods, merchants have laid in ample stock for the Christmas trade. Most 0t‘. the pro- ducts offered will be of domestic manufac- ture with British importsratlng next.

The usual advice to shop early is being given. This is being offered not only to encourage the early shopper but as a sound suggestion for those who are anxious to secure spedfig items. Actual shortages are not anticipated except in a few instances

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EDITORIAL NOTES

Tomorrow. 1st Sunday in Advent. U I U

'f\vent_v-eight (lays till Christmas. '0 lb i0 Foxes have had a comeback but not to the extent of encouraging more investment in the industry. That must wait till peace of the world is more assured. I O O Progress is being made in the plans to build a new Federal Government building in Charlottetown. The authorities at Ot- tawa have reached the point of deciding how much they are prepared to pay thou evacuated. I Grey County Council. Ont. has decided to offer payment to ministers who say opening prayers at their sessions. Pay- ment will be SB-with thanks-and min-

isters may also collect travelling fees. O O O

Harry Lauder, having been provided with an old time physician who enjoys a joke, has been snatched from the jaws of death though not yet completely from his "fatal" illness.

O Tomorrow's presidential election ln Col- umbia comes as something of an anti-climax after Liberal ‘and Conservative elements have been shooting up one another for a month.

When the Hons. Garson, Howe and Co. in the Federal Cabinet decided to ignore Mr. MacGregor in carrying out the Combines Law, they overlooked the adage: "Where

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table." MacGregor is tops. O O O

It is surprising to learn that the famous dogs of the Hospice of St. Bernard are be- ing equipped again with little kegs of liquor in their rescue work after being "dry" since 1900. The cartoonists must have caused a lot of disappointment to lost Alpine travel- lers during the last'5O years. I I I

The fire Wednesday night in the dome of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem has caused concern throughout the world and pointedly emphasizes the responsibility assumed by Hashemite Jordan's Arab Legion in occupy- ing and controlling Old Jerusalem. The dan- ger to world sensibilities and even peace of such occupation is a strong argument for internationalizing the Holy City. O I I

The wife of South Africa's High Com- missioner to Canada notes that potatoes, fruit juices and nail polish are about the only things she has been able to buy for less than she would pay in South Africa. So far as family budgets are concerned il would seem that low cost potatoes bear the brunt of keeping do\vn the cost of living, here.

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An A. A. Pamphlet. says: “In every alcoholic the illusion that he will be able to drink safely some day has to be utterly smashed. And each mem- ber is reminded that there are two days in; every week about which they should not; worry-yesterday and tomorrow. As for to- day: “Any man can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eterni- ties-yesterday and tomorrow-that we. break down. It is not the experience of to-‘ day that drives men mad. It is the remorse ' or bitterness for something which happened ‘ yesterday and the dread of what tomor-l ro\v may bring. Let us. therefore. live but‘ one day at a time." *

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Sir Leander Starr Jameson, South Afri- can poliiician, born in Edinburgh, died this date 1917. He took his medical degree in London before proceeding to South Af- rica, where he became associated wiihl Cecil Rhodes in Rhodesian and other enter-l prises, being appointed administrator of Rhodesia in 1891 and, after hard fighting secured the submission of the Matabele tribe. The famous raid into the Transvaal territory in December 1895 which resulted in defeat at Krugers dop and the capture of "Dr. Jim" and his followers by the Boers, ‘ led to his supersession in 1896. After al short term of imprisonment he returned io South Africa and served in the South Afrl-i can War. He succeeded Cecil Rhodes as the leader of the Progressive Party; was Prime Minister in 1904-5, and leader of the Union-l lst Party 'till 1912, when he resigned and‘ returned to England. He was buried on the Matoppo Hills beside his friend and col-

ICEZUO, Cecil Rhodes.

Fhadrshon swore a feud Against the clan MTavish-- Marched into their land To murder and to rafish;

To emirpate the vipers. With iOllT-Blid-lAVGlIly met" And nve-and-twenty pipers.

Half-way down Strain-Canaan. Of his fighting tail

They were all he had

To back him in ta battle: All the rest. had gone Off to drive ta cattle.

"So my clan disgraced is; Lads. well need lo tight Pefore we touch to peaslieit.

Coming wi’ his fassals-

It. is now six hundred

Fat. is coot. pe-‘aaviour! ‘You shall not exist.

lTa learn what. you mention

MASSACRE OF 111E MACPH-ERSON

For he did resolve

But when he had gone

lust three were remainin‘.

"Fcry cootl" cried Fhairshon—-

Here's Mhic-Mac-Methusalsh

Gillies seventy-three And sixty Dhuincwassels!"

"Coot fay to you sir!

Are you not ta Fhalrshon? Was you (‘Omlllg here

To visit any person?

You are a plackguard. slrl

Coot long years. and more. Since my glen was plundered"

"Fat is tat you say? Dar you cock your peaver’! I will teach you. sh",

For another day more; I will shot you sir. Or slap you with my claymore!"

"I am fery glad

Since l can prevent

Any such intention."

So Mhic-Mac-‘Methusaleh Gave some warlike howls, Threw his skhlan-dhu. An‘ stuck it in his powels

In this fery way

Tied la valiant Phairshon Who was always thought

A superior person.

Fhairshon had n son

Who married Noah's daughter And nearly spoiled tn flood By trlnking up ta water ~-

Whlch he would have donq

I at least believe it

Had ta mixture peen

Only half Glenﬂivci.

This is all myllalc.

Sirs. I hope ‘tis new tﬂvol Here's your fery good healths. And tam ta whusky tutyl

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THE HIGHLAND SPIRIT

The following notes have been received from Major Fred F. May, \CD., new residing in Duncan, Vancouver Island. B.C.:

“As St. Andrews Day is draw- ing nigh, and as your column has been puibhshing excerpts from the diary of David Stewart. Esq.. lather of my great-grandfather Robert Bruce Stewart, S11, I thought it might be of interest lo relate the following annccdotes about my late grandfather. Robert Bruce Stewart. Jr. These tales came lo my knowledge as a schoolboy, and so far as I know have never been published.

"The first. story was told me by

the late Mr. Justice EduzardJarvis,

Hodgson. at one time Master of the Rolls in Prince Edward island. At the time the learned Judge was a young and inexperienced law student, he was a frequent visitor at my grandfather's house at Strathgartney, PEI. and enjoyed the Highland hospitality o! his host. This included the frequent playing of "the Pipes". whicth my grandfather considered celestial music. Young l-lodgson was so injudicious as to make some slight- ing remarks about them, which came tn my grandfather's car. In consequence, he was promptly summoned to The Presence. ‘Young man.‘ my grandfather said siernly. ‘l am told that you do not like The Pipes. If that is so. then tlhcre must be something lacking in your makeup. For let me tell you. young manZ-and this was said very slowly and emphatically — ‘that if I had to make my choici- of going i0 Heaven where they did not play the bagpipes. or of twins in Hell where they did. I would go to licll.‘

"l regret that l have ncvcr been able in find out what choice my respected ﬂ“?.llfll3ll’1("l‘ was even-

tually called upon to make!

"The second story deals with the time when my grandfather knew that his days were drawing in a close, which event took place in his town house in Charlotte- town. He sent posthsste for ihc Roman CaPholic Blshrn r-f Char- lottetown. tBishw-i Mclntyrel who. (lav-tillers considering: ih1t th~ ni.l "enllr-man was a brand wcll worth snatching from the burning. a‘. once complied with his request. 0n His Lordshins arrival at my grandfather's bedside the latter at

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This column is open lo the discu by correspondent: of questions of interest. The Guardian docs not. pecan:- lly endorse the opinion n! correspondents

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REDUNDANCY

Sir,—-How often do we read and rear, especially over the radio. uch expressions as: "It is now exactly 12 a.nt."; "The time now is 9 n.m."; "The weather report was compiled at l0 rum. this morning"; "The funeral will be held this

afternoon at 2.30 p.ni."

With Premier Jones’ permission we will delve into the Latin: "Ante"—-heforc; "Post" -~ after;

"mcridies“— noon: Therefore "a.m" ~un|e meridiem --- before noon;

“p.m."---post nieridiem-uifier noon. There is no such time as 12 iLm. Normullv nil listening will realize | that it is the forenoon when the 9 ‘o'clock time is announced.

What is being said lS that such and such events are. taking place . in the morning at 10 o'clock in the foreuoon, or in the afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.

A fine example from the pen oi a so-cnlled successful business man

is: "The event took place nt up- proximutely about 51K) am. this morning."

llictum saplenti sat. est. I am, Sir, etc. PRO BONO PUBLICO.

PLAN SPORTS CENTRE

S"; JOHNS. Nfld. — (CP) —- ‘Phc site for tho proposed city sports centre has been surveyed. Plans call for a building with a large icc surface for Si. John's hockey teams. once raised himself, with difficul- ly. on his elbow. and thus spoke: ‘My Lord. I am told that I have only a fe\v hours to live. but I could not depart this life without telling your Lordship that, with the exception of myself. you are the finest example of a Highland Gentleman to be found in this Province.‘

"l would give a great deal to know what his Lordship must have said. under his breath. on his return to his Episcopal palace!

, "The above tales go to show that Robert Rrucc Stewart. Jr.. “'85 r>r<p'.“."iv steeped in what ii known as ‘pride of race,‘ which. as a virtue. is a good thing. but which. if carried i0 excess as in mv lritc grandfather's case. can lead

i6 some nstonishing ecceniricities."

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Recently the employees of ihc Long Lac Pulp and Paper Com- pany at Terrace Bay sci up a uni- que record. Thcy had passed through 70 working days-more than a quarter of a million man- hours 01f work-without a single accident! When consideration is given to the hazardous nature of the work about. a mill oi that srzs, the result is little short of amazing. The rncn have to handle slippery logs on occasion. Some work at great heights. There is the danger of inhailing harmful gases, of being burned by livc [team or by acids. Death always lurks around the many types of high voltage electrical apparatus. Quicklime is always a threat. Shippers are handling heavy loads. Fret ht ears are being continual- ly .hunicd around. -- Fort Wil- liam Times-Journal. v

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